Poorly_Me said on 12 August 2012
My brother lost his job.
Since his dentistry work became free he managed to save literally hundreds of pounds by catching up on dental work he had put off.
before eventually finding another source of employment.
He is 8 years my junior.
I've been in work since I've left school and was never fond of (see: hate) the dentist.
As my life progressed I settled down with my partner and had a couple of children.
Unfortunately we are are on just my income alone.
So putting off the dentist when young and foolish, became being unable to afford the dentist now that I am older and respect the need for proper dental health.
As I mentioned I have been a contributing member of society since leaving school.
If my partner earned the same as I we would be considered as "living comfortably" since she has no income the grim reality is we are barely keeping our heads above water.
How is the NHS fair that the jobless of society can get expensive premium dentistry health care for free but since I have never, not been in school, or in full time employment, I am penalised?
I'm not sure but being a full time employed, am I not contributing more into the NHS by way of taxes alone, never mind being part of the backbone of the country that actually contributes to the economy?
Maybe I should just lose my job?
(income difference works out near the same anyway).
Or brave another trip to the studenst at the dental hospital?
Or just keep killing the pain with whiskey and hope the infection dies on its own?
